Chemistry Basics and Water Structure
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Which of the following compounds is classified as a salt?

  • KOH
  • NaHCO3
  • ZnO
  • NaCl (correct)

What type of compound is Zn(OH)2 classified as?

  • Oxide
  • Salt
  • Acid
  • Base (correct)

What is the mass percent of oxygen in water?

  • 50.00%
  • 25.00%
  • 88.89% (correct)
  • 11.11%

Which bond exists between hydrogen and oxygen atoms in a water molecule?

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What does the angle of 104.5 degrees represent in water?

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Ammonium Carbonate is classified as which type of compound?

<p>Salt (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of compound has hydroxide ions in its structure?

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What defines a compound as a Mineral Acid?

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What is the pH value of distilled water?

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Which of the following types of water is acidic?

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What component of the atmosphere is water vapor classified as?

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What is the main reason for the pH variations in ground water?

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Which of the following statements about the Earth's water coverage is true?

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What is the primary characteristic of the cryosphere?

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How does the water cycle affect the Earth's surface?

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Which option describes the pH level of sea water?

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What results from the higher electronegativity of oxygen in water molecules?

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Why does water have a high boiling point of 100°C?

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What is the relationship that dictates the acid-base balance in water?

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Which of the following describes hydrolysis in water?

<p>A weak ionization leading to the formation of H and OH ions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best explains the dissolution of sodium chloride in water?

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What effect does acidity or basicity have on water?

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Which of the following compounds has a higher boiling point than water?

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How do hydrogen bonds in water affect its physical properties?

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Flashcards

Mineral Acid

A compound that contains hydrogen (H) and readily releases hydrogen ions (H+) in water.

Alkaline

A compound containing hydroxide (OH) groups that releases hydroxide ions (OH-) in water.

Oxides

Compounds containing oxygen (O) as the non-metal part

Salt

Compounds that do not contain hydrogen (H) or hydroxide (OH) ions, or oxygen only.

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Normal Salt

A salt that doesn't contain oxygen as part.

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Oxygenated Salt

A salt that contains oxygen as an element

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Chemical Bond

Forces that hold atoms together in a molecule.

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Physical State

The form of matter in which substances exist

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Water Polarity

Water's unequal electron sharing creates partial positive and negative charges on the molecule.

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Hydrogen Bonds

Attractive forces between the positive hydrogen of one water molecule and the negative oxygen of another.

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Water Solubility

Water's polarity allows it to dissolve many ionic compounds (like salt).

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High Boiling Point of Water

Water's strong hydrogen bonds require more energy to break apart, leading to a higher boiling point than similar compounds.

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Hydrolysis

Process where a small percentage of water molecules dissociate into hydrogen ions (H+) and hydroxide ions (OH-).

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Acid-Base Balance

The balance in water is determined by the relationship between hydrogen ions (H+) and hydroxide ions (OH-).

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pH

A measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) in a solution.

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Solubility of NaCl

Sodium chloride (NaCl) dissolves in water (H2O) due to water's polarity, forming hydrated ions (Na+ and Cl- in solution).

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pH Scale

A scale used to measure the acidity or basicity (alkalinity) of a substance.

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Acidic Water

Water with a pH value less than 7.

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Basic Water

Water with a pH value greater than 7.

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Neutral Water

Water with a pH of 7.

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Water Sources

Different locations where water is found on Earth, including clouds, fresh water (rivers, lakes), distilled water, ground water, and sea water.

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Hydrosphere

The part of Earth that contains water in all its forms (liquid, solid, and gas).

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Water Cycle

The continuous movement of water from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back.

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Environmental Factors

Conditions affecting an environment, for example, the pH level of water, which can be modified due to human activity and the dissolving of substances in it.

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Study Notes

Chemistry Basics

  • Types of Compounds:

    • Mineral acids: contain H in their formula. Examples: HCl, H₂SO₄, HNO₃
    • Alkalines: contain OH in their formula. Examples: NaOH, Ca(OH)₂, Al(OH)₃
    • Oxides: contain O in their formula. Examples: Na₂O, K₂O, CO
    • Salts: Contain either H or OH or O only; Includes normal salts and oxygenated salts. Example: NaCl, KNO₃,Li₂SO₄

  • Exercises:

    • Identify the type of compound (acid, alkaline, oxide, or salt) for given examples.
    • Determine if a given compound is a salt.

  • Physical States:

    • (s) = Solid
    • (l) = Liquid
    • (g) = Gas
    • (aq) = Aqueous Solution

Chemical Structure of Water

  • Formation of Water: Water is composed of one oxygen atom and two hydrogen atoms (2:1 ratio).
  • Mass Percentages: Oxygen accounts for 88.89% and hydrogen for 11.11% by mass in water.
  • Bond Angle: The angle between the two covalent bonds in water is approximately 104.5°.
  • Chemical Properties:
    • Water is not pure, it contains ions and other chemical substances
    • Water is polar; the oxygen atom has a partial negative charge and the hydrogen atoms have partial positive charges.
  • Consequences of Polarity: Water's polarity enables it to:
    • Form hydrogen bonds with other water molecules.
    • Dissolve many salts and break them down to hydrated ions.
    • Example: NaCl + H₂O → Na⁺ (aq) + Cl⁻ (aq) (Sodium chloride dissolving in water)

Give Reason for High Boiling Point of Pure Water

  • Water has a high boiling point (100°C) because of hydrogen bonding between its molecules. This requires more energy to break apart than in similar compounds.

Acid-Base Balance in Water

  • The acid-base balance depends on the relationship between the concentration of hydrogen (H⁺) and hydroxide (OH⁻) ions.
  • The pH scale measures this balance.
  • pH values of different water sources (e.g., clouds, rivers, distilled water, groundwater, and seawater) vary depending on dissolving salts and other constituents.

Different Spheres on Earth

  • Earth's surface is 70% covered with water.
  • Water exists on Earth as: oceans, seas, salt lakes, rivers, lakes, groundwater, and water vapor (the atmosphere).
  • Other parts of the Earth include the cryosphere (frozen water), and various aquatic ecosystems (Nile river, Red Sea, etc.)

Water Cycle in Nature

  • Water exists on Earth as: liquids, solids, and gas

  • Water is constantly moving from one place to another in the water cycle

  • The cycle includes processes such as evaporation, rainfall, and the accumulation of water in bodies of water.

  • Processes include transpiration (from plants), infiltration, runoff, and groundwater flow.

  • Water solubility: Like dissolves like-- water dissolves other polar or ionic compounds.

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Explore the fundamental concepts of chemistry, including types of compounds like acids, alkalines, oxides, and salts. Learn about the chemical structure of water, its formation, mass percentages, and bond angle. Test your knowledge with exercises on identifying compound types and water's properties.

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